⭐ Community Guide — Northeast San Antonio Metro
Schertz, Texas
Your complete relocation guide to one of Texas’s most family-friendly cities — where military community pride meets master-planned living just northeast of San Antonio.
44K+
Residents
$300s–$450s
Median Home Price
25 min
To Downtown SA
Top 5
Military-Friendly City
Randolph AFB Next Door
JBSA-Randolph Access
SCUC ISD
Award-Winning District
140+ Miles of Trails
Parks & Green Space
New Homes From $280s
Active Construction
Top 10 Safest
City in Texas
Top 20 Family-Friendly
Cities in Texas (NerdWallet)
Where to Live
Schertz Neighborhoods
From master-planned Crossvine to established Northcliffe — every lifestyle has a home in Schertz. Click any pin on the map to learn more. The Crossvine ↗ Northcliffe ↗ Greenfield Village ↗ Woodland Oaks ↗ Saddlebrook Ranch ↗ FM 3009 Corridor ↗
Master-Planned
The Crossvine
Schertz’s first and finest master-planned community — award-winning with resort-style pool, miles of hike and bike trails, pocket parks, and an events pavilion. Builders include David Weekley, Highland, and Chesmar. Ideal for active families.New Construction Trail System SCUC ISD
Homes from $350K–$600K+
Established Community
Northcliffe
One of Schertz’s most beloved neighborhoods — walkable to schools, close to Randolph AFB, with a playground, pavilion, and community trails. Excellent commute access to San Antonio via I-35 and Loop 1604. A favorite for military families.Military Friendly No HOA Options Great Value
Homes from $280K–$380K+
Established / Family
Greenfield Village
A well-established Schertz neighborhood with spacious lots, mature trees, and a quiet suburban feel near FM 3009 and Schertz Parkway. Popular with families seeking larger yards and proven school zones without new-build pricing.Larger Lots Mature Trees Central Location
Homes from $290K–$400K+
Wooded Enclave
Woodland Oaks
A peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood tucked away from the bustle — featuring established homes with character, easy access to FM 3009 retail corridors, and strong community identity. Popular with move-up buyers.Wooded Lots Move-Up Homes FM 3009 Access
Homes from $310K–$430K+
New Development
Saddlebrook Ranch
One of Schertz’s newest planned communities — offering fresh construction from national builders with modern floor plans, smart home features, and convenient access to I-10 and Loop 1604. Great for first-time and move-up buyers.New Build Smart Home Value Pick
Homes from $280K–$390K+
Retail Corridor
FM 3009 Corridor
Schertz’s primary retail and dining spine — lined with H-E-B, national chains, restaurants, and services. Surrounding subdivisions offer excellent walkability to amenities and short commutes to both Randolph AFB and downtown San Antonio.Walkable Retail & Dining Commuter Friendly
Homes from $295K–$420K+
Education
Schools & Education
Schertz is served by the highly regarded Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD — a fast-growth district consistently recognized by the Texas Education Agency for academic performance.Samuel Clemens High School
9–12 A UIL 6A school in the heart of Schertz with over 2,500 students. Strong AP, Dual Credit, and IB course offerings. Known for competitive athletics, a vibrant fine arts program, and deep community ties. Rated A- by Niche.Byron P. Steele II High School
9–12 Located in adjacent Cibolo and serving many Schertz neighborhoods, Steele High is rated A by Niche. Offers robust AP and Career & Technology Education (CTE) programs. Home of the Knights — a powerhouse in UIL athletics.Ray D. Corbett Junior High
7–8 Serving Schertz students feeding into Samuel Clemens High School. Strong academic foundation with extracurricular clubs, athletics, and fine arts. Part of SCUC’s award-winning junior high feeder system.Higher Education
Northeast Lakeview College (Nearby)
Universal City · 10 min Part of the Alamo Colleges District — just minutes from Schertz. Offers associate degrees, workforce certifications, and transfer pathways to Texas universities. A top choice for Schertz residents seeking affordable higher education.💡 School District Tip: Nearly all of Schertz falls within SCUC ISD. Which high school a home feeds into — Clemens or Steele — depends on the specific subdivision. Northcliffe typically feeds Clemens; The Crossvine and areas near Cibolo often feed Steele. Always verify with a local agent before purchasing — it can affect resale value and buyer demand significantly.
Transportation
Getting Around
Schertz sits at the intersection of I-35 and I-10 — putting San Antonio and the entire metro within easy reach, along with direct access to Randolph Air Force Base.Airports
- San Antonio Intl (SAT)~25 min
- Austin–Bergstrom (AUS)~75 min
- JBSA-Randolph Airfield~10 min
- Houston Hobby (HOU)~3.5 hrs
Highway Access
- San Antonio downtown~25 min
- Austin downtown~75 min
- New Braunfels~20 min
- Seguin~20 min
- San Marcos~35 min
Rideshare & Transit
- Uber / LyftAvailable
- VIA Metro (SA)Park & Ride
- GreyhoundSan Antonio
- Amtrak Texas EagleSan Antonio
Major Employers Nearby
- JBSA-Randolph (DoD)Local
- Amazon Fulfillment~10 min
- Sysco Foods~15 min
- USAA (SA)~25 min
- Toyota (SA)~30 min
Car Services
- Yellow Cab San Antonio~(210) 222-2222
- SA Airport ShuttleMultiple providers
- Enterprise Rent-A-CarUniversal City branch
Bike & Active Transit
- Crescent Bend Nature Park180-acre trail system
- Crossvine trail networkMiles of paved paths
- Walktability scoreModerate (car-friendly)
Healthcare
Health & Wellness
Schertz has strong and growing healthcare access, with hospital campuses, urgent care clinics, and specialty providers serving the entire northeast San Antonio corridor.Hospitals
- Baptist Medical Center (SA)~25 min
- Christus Santa Rosa (SA)~25 min
- Resolute Baptist Hospital~15 min (Live Oak)
- Methodist Stone Oak~20 min
Urgent Care & Clinics
- Schertz Cibolo Emergency ClinicLocal
- CareNow Urgent CareUniversal City
- NextCare Urgent Care~10 min
- MinuteClinic (CVS)FM 3009
Veterinary & Pet Care
- Schertz Animal HospitalFull service
- Animal Emergency ClinicSan Antonio
- Banfield Pet HospitalNearby
- PetSmart / PetcoGrooming & supplies
Pharmacies
- HEB PharmacyFM 3009 & Schertz Pkwy
- CVS PharmacyMultiple locations
- WalgreensFM 3009
- Walmart PharmacySchertz location
Fitness & Wellness
- Schertz Family YMCAFull facility
- Planet FitnessUniversal City
- CrossFit affiliatesLocal boxes
- Crescent Bend Nature ParkFree outdoor fitness
Hotels (for visiting family)
- Hilton Garden InnLive Oak / Universal City
- Holiday Inn ExpressSchertz / I-35
- La Quinta InnUniversal City
- Hampton Inn~15 min (SA NE)
Day-to-Day Life
Everyday Living
Everything new residents need to get settled — shopping, utilities, government services, dining, and more.Grocery & Shopping ▼
Schertz is well-served for everyday shopping. H-E-B anchors the FM 3009 retail corridor — the dominant grocery and pharmacy chain in Texas. Big-box retail including Target, Walmart Supercenter, and Lowe’s are all within easy reach, with Tanger Outlets in nearby San Marcos for deal hunters.
H-E-B (FM 3009 & Schertz Pkwy)
Walmart Supercenter (Schertz)
Target (Universal City)
Costco (~20 min, San Antonio)
Lowe’s & Home Depot
Tanger Outlets (San Marcos)
Forum at Olympia Pkwy
Restaurants & Dining ▼
Schertz has a growing and diverse dining scene anchored along FM 3009 and Schertz Parkway, with options ranging from family Tex-Mex to BBQ to national chains. The community’s diverse population drives a wide variety of cuisine options.
Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
Abel’s Restaurant (since 1991)
A & D BBQ & Seafood Kitchen
El Jinete Mexican Restaurant
The Ice Cream House
Boujee Bowls
San Antonio Tamales
Utilities ▼
Setting up utilities in Schertz is straightforward. The city is primarily served by CPS Energy for electricity and the City of Schertz for water and wastewater. Internet and cable options include AT&T and Spectrum.
CPS Energy — Electric service
City of Schertz Utilities — Water & wastewater
AT&T / Spectrum — Internet & cable
Spectrum / Optimum — Cable/fiber options
CenterPoint Energy — Natural gas
Trash, Recycling & Waste ▼
Waste collection in Schertz is managed by the City of Schertz Public Works. Curbside pickup schedules vary by area — check your address on the city portal for your specific collection day.
City of Schertz Solid Waste — Pickup schedules & zones
Schertz Utilities — Utility billing & service setup
Weekly trash pickup (city managed)
Bi-weekly recycling
Bulk item pickup (scheduled)
Hazardous waste drop-off events
DMV & Government Services ▼
New Texas residents must transfer their vehicle registration and driver’s license within 90 days of establishing residency. Schertz spans Guadalupe and Bexar Counties — check which county your address falls in for registration purposes.
Guadalupe County Tax Office — Vehicle registration
Bexar County Tax Office — Vehicle registration
Texas DPS Driver License Office — Find local location
City of Schertz Official Site — Municipal services & permits
USPS Schertz — Main post office
Social Security Administration — San Antonio offices
Pet Services & Boarding ▼
Schertz is a pet-friendly community with multiple parks, greenbelts, and trail systems perfect for dogs. Crescent Bend Nature Park is a local favorite for outdoor walks with pets.
Crescent Bend Nature Park — dog-friendly trails
Crossvine trails — dog-friendly community paths
PetSmart — grooming & boarding
Banfield Pet Hospital
Schertz Animal Services — adoptions & licensing
Quality of Life
Why People Love Living Here
Schertz consistently ranks as one of the best cities for families and military in Texas — here’s what makes it special.🎖️
Military Community Pride
With JBSA-Randolph just minutes away, Schertz has one of the strongest military-connected communities in Texas. Veterans and active-duty families make up over 20% of residents — support networks run deep here.🌿
Parks & Outdoor Life
Over 140 miles of hike and bike trails, 30 parks and community centers, and Crescent Bend Nature Park’s 180 acres of wildlife habitat — Schertz is a true outdoors community.🏫
Top-Ranked Schools
SCUC ISD consistently earns recognition from TEA and Niche. Clemens and Steele high schools both carry A-range ratings — a key draw for families relocating from across the country.📍
Strategic SA Location
Live northeast of San Antonio — access the full city job market, SAT airport in 25 minutes, and the SA–Austin tech corridor without fighting downtown traffic every day.🛡️
Safe, Family-Friendly City
Ranked top 10 safest city in Texas and #5 best city for military families. Schertz’s low crime rate and tight community culture make it one of the most desirable places to raise a family in the metro.💰
No Texas Income Tax
Texas has no state income tax. Schertz’s cost of living index sits below the national average, and combined with strong home appreciation in the SCUC ISD footprint, it offers real financial upside for buyers.Resident Stories
What Residents Say
Real stories from people who made the move to Schertz.★★★★★
PCS’d from Fort Liberty in North Carolina and had no idea where to settle near Randolph. Texas Home Talk made it easy — I could see exactly which neighborhoods fed which schools and how far each was from the base. We landed in Northcliffe and love it.
Relocated from Fort Liberty, NC · Northcliffe homeowner
★★★★★
We moved from the Phoenix suburbs and needed a safe, family-oriented city with strong schools. The school district breakdown on this site sealed the deal for Crossvine — Steele High’s ratings were exactly what we were hoping for. Couldn’t be happier.
Relocated from Phoenix, AZ · The Crossvine homeowner
★★★★★
Retiring after 22 years in the Air Force, we wanted to stay close to Randolph but have a real home — not base housing. The employer and commute section here showed us Schertz hit every checkbox. The VA loan info on the mortgage section was a bonus.
Retired USAF · Woodland Oaks homeowners
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